Allergic Stomatitis From Orthodontic Adhesives

We report a case of a type IV hypersensitivity reaction causing oral stomatitis, presumed to be the result of common dental adhesives. The case was diagnosed using patch testing to the dental adhesives that were used in the patient. Both of the adhesives tested contained a form of acrylate that is b...

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Published in:Military medicine 2017-03, Vol.182 (3), p.e1883-e1885
Main Authors: Peterson, Mark R, Wong, Priscilla H, Dickson, Scott D, Coop, Christopher A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dental Cements - adverse effects
Humans
Hypersensitivity - complications
Hypersensitivity - etiology
Male
Oral Ulcer - etiology
Patch Tests - methods
Stomatitis - complications
Stomatitis - etiology
Young Adult
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Summary:We report a case of a type IV hypersensitivity reaction causing oral stomatitis, presumed to be the result of common dental adhesives. The case was diagnosed using patch testing to the dental adhesives that were used in the patient. Both of the adhesives tested contained a form of acrylate that is being seen more frequently in the literature as a cause of type IV hypersensitivity reactions. Metals can cause allergic reactions; however, other contact items need to be considered as a cause of oral allergic reactions. Cases of allergic stomatitis are rising and there is question if all-in-one adhesives may be contributing to this rise.
ISSN:0026-4075
1930-613X
DOI:10.7205/MILMED-D-16-00232